UNC still pushing USC commitment

By Phil Kornblut

USC commitment DB Pharoh Cooper of Havelock, NC played free safety in the Offense-Defense Game in Houston Monday. "I made about 4-5 tackles and had a big hit in the middle," he said. Cooper said he also returned a punt, which he lost on a fumble. Cooper was outstanding the Shrine Bowl and was North Carolina's Offensive MVP. He has been committed to USC May but North Carolina continues to work him and will meet with him Friday at his school. "They are trying to get me to flip," Cooper said. "I'm just taking it in. I'm solid to the Gamecocks." Cooper said the only official visit he plans to make is to USC January 19th. Steve Spurrier has been to his school but has not made his in home visit. He hears regularly from USC recruiter Brad Lawing. The Gamecocks have Cooper in line for a job in the secondary, but he's also eying the return game. "If Ace (Sanders) leaves, I will have a quick shot in the punt return game," Cooper said.

USC defensive line target Kyree Campbell of Woodbridge, VA will announce his college decision on Monday at 1:00 PM at his school following the first day of camp. Campbell is coming off a visit to North Carolina on Thursday with his mother and grandmother. He was also at North Carolina in June for Fredora's Freak Show.

RHP Travis Marr (6-4 205) of Castle Rock, CO became the newest addition of Clemson's 2016 class Friday when he announced a commitment to the Tigers. In 22 games last season, Marr batted .382 and had a 3.86 ERA. He is the 13th commitment for the Tigers' 2016 class. Here's the PerfectGame.com scouting report:

6-6 Jalen Johnson of Durham, NC is coming off a standout AAU summer which saw his offer list grow to include Clemson, USC, Alabama, Miami, Wake Forest, Tennessee, Texas Tech, East Carolina, VCU, Old Dominion, South Florida, Appalachian State, UNC Wilmington and Buffalo. Now that his summer circuit is complete, Johnson is getting down to the...

LB Michael Pinckney (6-1 215) of Jacksonville currently is committed to Miami but there is some question as to whether or not that commitment will stand up over time. USC, for one, is still making a strong push for Pinckney and he is not turning a deaf ear to other suitors. Pinckney attended USC's first camp in June and was invited to the pool...

USC signee DB Toure Boyd of Chaffey JC, CA has received the good news on his final grades that he is good for enrolling at USC Chaffey said Thursday he received 3 Bs and a C on his final fur courses and that's enough for him to be accepted.